Head Injuries and Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)

Traumatic Brain Injury: Head trauma can bring on very serious injuries to the brain, and to the muscles and tissues of the head and neck. Due to the delicate and important functions in the brain and body structures involved, repercussions may often include symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, mental fatigue, difficulty with mental tasks (e.g., working and short-term memory, attention and concentration, multi-tasking, mental endurance), feeling overwhelmed by noise and over-stimulation, sleep issues, stress and anxiety, and sometimes depression.

Recovery and Rehabilitation: It is important to participate in and fully optimize medical and physical rehabilitation of the brain and the body after experiencing head trauma. This includes preventive health and wellness to support the best efforts at recovery. An injured brain can result in cognitive and emotional challenges that interfere with school, work, and overall functioning in daily life. The healing process of a head injury requires patience, as it can often be slow going.

Dr. Ben Allen is a health psychologist who works in support of an individual’s Health Care Team providing wellness therapy and counseling. His program begins with an assessment of symptoms and challenges, followed by the training of wellness strategies to help assist in recovery and rehabilitation.